Mikal Bridges is heading into his eighth year in the NBA. He just signed an extension with the New York Knicks through 2029 with a player option for 2030.

The 29-year-old wing provides value in various ways, from his ‘iron man' streak to his length, shooting ability, and defensive versatility. Bridges earned a reputation as a multifaceted contributor during his time with the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets. But he says he has gotten an opportunity with the Knicks that he hasn't truly experienced before.

“I think, just, throughout my years in Phoenix, really didn't have rookies that much. So even as years moved on, I was still kind of, like, the youngest,” Bridges said at media day on Tuesday.

The Villanova product joined the Suns as part of the same draft class as DeAndre Ayton in

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